Floydian slip The legacy of Pink Floyd has been in the capable hands of The Machine for 20 years. And the band has quite a rep for its own concert traditions. Tonight at the Wilbur, will the New York-based tribute band re-create an entire album, take requests, and/or play a song for every letter of the alphabet? 8:30 p.m. $25-$37.50. The Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St., Boston. 800-745-3000. www.thewilbur.com
Petty performance Tune titles don’t quite match up with today’s event title, but things were different in the 18th century. At Colonial Dance Tunes and Love Songs, performed at the Paul Revere House, Al Petty assumes the role of itinerant musician and plays old songs like “Mr. Isaac’s Maggot’’ and “Jack’s Health’’ on the pennywhistle, flute, and fife. 1-3 p.m. Free with museum admission of $3.50, $3 seniors and college students, $1 ages 5-17. (Museum is open 9:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m.) Paul Revere House, 19 North Square, Boston. 617-523-2338. www.paulreverehouse.org
TOMORROW
String fling We won’t mention that summer is almost - we can’t even write the word, but you know what we mean. Stay in denial as long as you can and hang onto summer with tomorrow’s outdoor music furnished by the Boston Pops String QuartetAug. 14 at 6 p.m., weather permitting. Free (bring a picnic and blanket or lawn chairs). Allerton Overlook, Olmsted Park, Brookline. 617-522-2700. www.emeraldnecklace.org
Honky-tonk man The busy Dwight Yoakam has a record due out early next year, and we wouldn’t be surprised to hear that there are more films in his future (perhaps “The Lone Ranger’’ with Johnny Depp?). But tomorrow it’s all about the music for the Grammy-winning country star who welcomes Boston-based Adam Ezra group as openers. Aug. 14 at 2 p.m., rain or shine. $47-$59.50. Indian Ranch, 200 Gore Road, Webster. 800-745-3000. www.ticketmaster.com
Falls and chocolate Calling all experienced paddlers to the Neponset River Paddle, where you will canoe to the falls found at the base of the Baker Chocolate factory mills (inexperienced paddlers can stay home and eat chocolate). Canoe and gear provided. Aug. 14 at 11 a.m. Free (reservations required). Meet at Milton Landing, off Wharf Street, Milton. 617-542-7696. www.bostonnatural.org
